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US Rep. Elissa Slotkin holds public hearing addressing domestic terrorism
Slotkin is the chair of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
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ICHD stresses importance of youth vaccination, Michigan reaches highest positivity rate of 2021
A significant number of COVID-19 cases are within the Michigan State University community with 36% of cases being people who fall in the 16-25 age range.
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2021 Izzo Legacy Event scheduled for early October
The event was moved from its original date of April 10.
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Recent Michigan State OIE Director Melody Werner named in EMU sexual assault lawsuit
Melody Werner joined MSU as OIE director in November 2019 after serving as EMU's Title IX coordinator since 2015.
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Survivors, community make final plea for MSU to release 6,000 document investigation into Nassar
According to the letter, the Attorney General’s office has explored every legal avenue to obtain the documents, but cannot continue the investigation without access to the documents with permission of the Board.
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MSU and LCC partner together to improve transfer process
“This partnership provides an open, clear path for the journey from LCC to MSU that many students take each year,” President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said. “LCC is one of the top-rated community colleges in the nation, and they happen to be our neighbor. We are proud to collaborate with their team on promoting college access, affordability, and student success in the region.”
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East Lansing City Council calls on Michigan State to release its Larry Nassar documents
The Trustees, who asked for the initial investigation into MSU and Larry Nassar, have withheld the documents for three years.
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About 6% of Early Detection Program samples rejected each week
Reasons for a rejected sample may include a low or high volume, discoloration, missing barcode, a broken seal or contaminants from eating or drinking within 30 minutes prior to providing a sample.
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MSU community reacts to anti-Asian violence
Michigan State University students spoke out against racism, violence and hate against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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For Crêpe Sake, a Lansing-based eatery, reopens its doors in East Lansing
Previously located in downtown Lansing, the Michigan-based eatery began in 2014 in the Lansing City Market before moving places and has finally reopened next to Michigan State's campus.
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MSU student veterans adjust to campus life, complicated by COVID-19
“It is a struggle, and it's a huge transition,” Versin said. “But you're not alone. We're not alone. Reach out, get as much help as you can, look for any resources that you can and then just don't get complacent.”
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Theatre department begins creating a musical adaptation for neurodiverse audiences
MSU's Sense-Ability ensemble started working on lyrics and music for their musical adaptation of "What if Wilhelmina" by Joseph Belisle. Their production is geared toward neurodiverse students who may struggle in large crowds or events with sensory overload.
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Safe Ride service returns with new health and safety protocols
The service will be provided seven days a week like before but will be available in a different time period than in past years. Previously, Safe Ride was available between 9 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., but will be offered between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. this semester.
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Detroit saxophonist brings MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Program to finale
Charles McPherson, an alto saxophonist from Detroit, will wrap up the virtual season of the jazz department's Artist in Residence program. Jazz students, who will also be performing with their prerecorded pieces, are inspired by the artists' stories and heritage.
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MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. joins Task Force on Higher Education and Opportunity
The task force — formed to address major challenges facing students and underserved communities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic — joins 38 organizations representing 2.5 million students across the United States, including 501,000 Hispanic or Latino students and 319,000 Black students.
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MSU receives over $1 million in donations on Give Green Day
According to the Give Green MSU website, there were 6,084 financial gifts given to the University yesterday totaling $1,166,500 combined for over 30 programs within the University.
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MSU ranks 2nd in state for graduate salaries
According to GradReports.com, the state of Michigan tends to have lower costs of living, which ultimately results in smaller salaries for alumni who stay in the state graduation. Despite this, 14 Michigan schools had higher salary rates than the national median.
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Graduation at MSU will look a little different this year
With outdoor gathering restrictions in place, each graduate will be permitted up to two guests with tickets required for entrance.
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Ingham County Health Official cites concern over a potential surge in cases
According to the CDC director, plateaus and a slight increase in cases have led to surges in the past, though there is hope the vaccine efforts will help in mitigation of these risks.
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AG office charges Holland man with making threats against public officials
Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Holland man Joshua Docter with crimes for making death threats against President Joe Biden, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.